Classic Manhattan Cocktail

Name: Classic Manhattan Cocktail
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 ounces rye whiskey; 1 ounce sweet vermouth; 2 dashes cherry bitters; 1 dash absinthe; 1 premium maraschino cherry, such as Luxardo; 1 orange peel

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Level: Easy

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Level: Easy

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

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2 ounces rye whiskey

1 ounce sweet vermouth

2 dashes cherry bitters

1 dash absinthe

1 premium maraschino cherry, such as Luxardo

1 orange peel

Directions

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Combine the whiskey, vermouth, cherry bitters and absinthe in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a rocks glass. Serve up, and garnish with the cherry and an orange peel. You may flame the oils of the orange peel before placing in the glass if desired, using a lighter.